Here are some quick facts about the often unnoticed white wines of Spain: -Airén is the most widely planted grape and also the #1 most planted grape per hectares in the world! -The native Spanish white varieties are: Albariño, Verdejo, Palomino, Godello, Loureira, and Airén. -The northwest region of Galicia that is known for its white wines made from Albariño. -Blends [...]

Most of us know by now that red wine is good for you. Like we needed an excuse to drink more wine! But it doesn’t hurt that drinking in moderation has certain proven health benefits. This revelation came back in 1991, Sixty Minutes aired a segment called “The French Paradox.” Since then, red wine sales [...]

Let’s talk about a little technique that I have dubbed, “The Dr. Süss Method” Hence, the image above. Har har, I’m so clever. Moving on…Did you know that Germans actually add sterilized grape juice to their finished wine. Sacre bleu!! How can it be possible? I balked at this fact when I first heard about [...]

I love desserts that look and sound so fancy and intricate but that are, in reality, quite simple to throw together. It’s a great way to impress your family or dinner guests with a great looking after-dinner treat without causing undue stress. This is a recipe for poached pears with a delicious, rich chocolate sauce. [...]